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Obituary For Linda Faye Timmons

The funeral services for the late Ms.. Linda Faye Timmons of 1105 N. Washington Street, Apt. A, Sylvester, Georgia, who departed this life on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at her residence, will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. from the Messiah House Outreach Ministries in Sylvester, Georgia. Burial will follow in the Shepard Memorial Garden Cemetery in Sylvester, Georgia. Services may be viewed Facebook Live from the "Shipps Funeral Home" Facebook page or by clicking the Video Stream link on this site's Home Page.

Ms. Linda Faye Timmons, “L.T.”, was born in Sylvester, Georgia on June 13, 1955 to the late Mrs. Bertha Mae Timmons Smith and the late Mr. Rufus McGhee. Linda’s grandparents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Will and Lizzie Timmons, helped Bertha raise Linda to be strong, independent, and God-fearing. With such a solid upbringing, Linda accepted Christ in her life at an early age and she trusted in the Lord until the very end.

Linda was educated in the Worth County Public School System, where she achieved numerous awards and accolades because she was always determined to succeed. After graduating from Worth County High School in 1974, she continued her thirst for knowledge at Albany Junior College in Albany, Georgia, earning an Associate Degree in Nursing, and officially becoming a Registered Nurse.

Linda started her professional career as a R.N. at Worth County Hospital, taking care of patients with her sweet charm, soulful love, and heartwarming spirit. After dedicating herself to what felt like a lifetime to the citizens of Sylvester, Georgia with her magnificent healthcare skills, Linda decided to go to Albany, Georgia to finish her career at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

All work and no play would have made Linda a very dull girl and she was not having that. As a matter of fact, way before the desire to spend her nights on some hospital floor, Linda spent her nights on the dance floor, rocking and rolling to the beat. She loved dancing and having a good time. Many of her friends, classmates and colleagues considered L.T. the “life of the party”; a firecracker, because she really knew how to get things popping!

After retiring from the hospital, the Casino Lounge, and the Ebony Lounge, Linda began to focus on her salvation. She joined the Messiah House Outreach Ministries, where she served as Church Secretary and Director of the Usher Board. Linda was a “hold my mule” type of Christian. She always wanted the church services to be “Crunk for Jesus!” She was loud and proud to be a child of God.

Linda departed this life on Thursday evening, March 23, 2023, like a smooth criminal sneaking off into the heavenly sunset with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her biological grandmother, Leola Brown Timmons, her paternal grandparents, Roger and Ada B. McGhee, her favorite uncle, Samuel “Munch” McGhee, a very special friend who gave her the nickname “L.T.” Victor Evans, and also a little furry creature, her granddaughter’s puppy, Chocolate, who loved himself some L.T. Linda leaves to cherish her memories her loving son, Omar Kinyata Timmons; her grandchildren, Zalen K. Timmons, Takiyah K. Timmons; one surviving mother, Virginia McGhee of Washington, DC; seven sisters, Willie Lee Timmons, Marie Ransom, Yolanda Ransom, all of Sylvester, GA, Fannie Ragland of Hartford CT, Deborah Jones, Velisa (Ralph) Knatt, Teresa (Matt) Collins, all of Washington, DC; six brothers, Willie (Marilyn) Timmons, Randy Timmons, Johnny Ransom, Eric Ransom, Joseph Smith, all of Sylvester, GA, Gregory (Teresa) McGhee of Washington, DC; four aunts, Hazel (Howard) Green, Joanne (Willie) Williams, both of Bainbridge, GA, Mary McGhee, Angela McGhee, both of Sylvester, GA; one uncle, Rogers McGhee, Jr. of Sylvester, GA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relative and sorrowing friends.

Guest Book

My deepest condolences to Omar & the family of Linda. She will definitely be missed. May God strengthen & comfort you all. Sabrina Hall

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My deepest condolences to the family.

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Love you , June Cross Odom

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Omar and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Linda was a special person and a good friend. I enjoyed the times we had together on the nights we worked at Worth Co. Hospital.She was always laughing and she truly deserves the halo and wings she is wearing today. God bless you all. 🙏 😔

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Linda was always a kind and generous spirit. As a kid, I have fond memories of her aways treating me like family. May she rest In peace and her spirit live on within all of us.

- Tonyel Stewart

Prayers for the family-Daisy McGhee and family

- Daisy D. McGhee

My deepest heartfelt Condolences and Prayers to the family.May God continue to Bless and strengthen you all. Beverly & Robert Good.🙏

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My Deepest Condolences To The Timmons Family 🙏🏽🙏🏽. Gloria Crawford @ Family 💕

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My deepest heartfelt sympathy to the family. May God give the family strength and understanding during this most difficult time. Sending love and hugs to you all. Nekia Jackson and family.

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Rest in Peace Ms. Linda. Sending my heartfelt condolences to the Timmons...Your neighbor Pat and Family

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My condolences to the Smith and Timmons family. Dr. Judith L. Hatch & Staff Holistic Healthcare in Albany, LLC

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God's strength and love to the family. Wayne Nichols

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RIP my friend. Prayers for your family🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Fama Parker

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My condolences goes out to the family.

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Deepest Sympathy to the Timmons family may the Lord continue to strengthen you🙏🏾 -The Powell & Smith Family

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With deepest condolences to the family. So Sorry for the loss of our beloved precious Sister. Praying for comfort and asking God to strengthen the family. Marvin and Mary Jefferson.🙏🏾

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My deepest condolences to the family. She was a very sweet person. ❤️❤️❤️ Brenda Womack Hamilton

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My deepest sympathy to the Timmons family.

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Deepest sympathy to the Timmons family so very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers your way🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 From the Daniels family.

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My deepest heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the family during this time. May God bless and continue to strengthen you all during this time.. Kivett Milton

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